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Name of Publication/Website: Ethics NewslineDay/Month/Year of Article: September 17, 2013Name of Article: Harvard Cracks Down On Cheating In Wake Of Scandal
Dozens of students have been suspended because they cheated on exams. In a class of more then 250 over half cheated on a take home exam. People say that students are being enabled to cheat because of witnessing politicians using questionable tactics, and athletes employing performance-enhancing drugs.
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I think that Harvard is very embarrassed at this scandal. I find it very surprising that students would admit to cheating on test and exams. I disagree with what the article about students being embarrassed to tell other students about why they were suspended. I think that students are very open with one another and would be willing to share that information willingly. Students should know however that there is a consequence if they do cheat. I don't think many people know there are severe consequences for cheating.
So, do you think that cheating is considered 'acceptable' if they are not embarrassed by it? Is it kind of like speeding - if you don't get caught, it is kind of a badge of honor even though it is illegal? Cheating has become pretty prevalent, but I wonder if there aren't multiple reasons for it being around in our contemporary society...
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